U.S. confirms 1 killed, 2 wounded in attack on pro-Iran militant base By Mike Glenn A U.S. airstrike last week on a remote compound in Syria near the border with Iraq killed one member of an Iranian-backed militia and wounded…
US brings Israel into CENTCOM By YAAKOV LAPPIN Though the move will take some time to go into effect, the Pentagon’s recent decision to relocate Israel to the area of responsibility (AOR) of the US military’s Central Command (CENTCOM, which…
Israel to buy two KC-46 tankers, with plans for more F-35s and weapon systems By SETH J. FRANTZMAN JERUSALEM — Israel will purchase two Boeing KC-46 tankers as part of a letter of offer and acceptance announced Feb. 22. Israel’s…
Israel Agrees to Buy New KC-46 Tankers (More F-35s Coming Soon?) By SETH J. FRANTZMAN Israel has needed new refuelers for its air force for years. Its aging fleet of converted Boeing 707s are sixty years old. Yet these expensive…
The US brings Israel into CENTCOM By YAAKOV LAPPIN Though the move will take some time to go into effect, the Pentagon’s recent decision to relocate Israel to the area of responsibility (AOR) of the U.S. military’s Central Command (CENTCOM,…
Experts say Iran could take advantage of Biden’s eagerness to return to nuclear deal By SEAN SAVAGE In the month he has taken office, U.S. President Joe Biden has been active in his moves to overturn policies enacted by his…
Israel Will Buy The KC-46A Tanker (And Maybe More F-35s Too) By SETH J. FRANTZMAN Israel’s multi-billion dollar acquisition deal for a fleet of new U.S. aircraft crossed another hurdle in mid-February as a ministerial procurement committee accepted a demand…
A US-Israel defense treaty has benefits — and perils BY ERIC R. MANDEL For years the Israeli security establishment has resisted calls for a defense pact with the United States, believing it would hinder its freedom of action, outsourcing Israeli…
Report: US, Israel need to deepen strategic cooperation to fight Chinese aggression Israel and America must have a comprehensive, cooperative strategy for protection against Chinese economic exploitation and intellectual property theft, concludes a report released on Monday by the Gemunder…
JINSA: Center of gravity is US perception of Israel’s-China relations By OMRI NAHMIAS WASHINGTON – The Jewish Institute for National Security of America (JINSA) recently hosted a webinar on Chinese investments in Israel and the challenge they pose to the…